Rail

New Mexico transit increasing weekend service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After receiving an additional $4.8 million in federal funding this year, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express plans to expand its Saturday service, ABQ Journal reported. Officials hope to make the service a more attractive travel option for visitors to Santa Fe and to boost ridership, a spokeswoman for the Mid-Region Council of Governments told the Journal. For the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.